Round-Trip Cruises to Jamaica

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Vacationers looking to escape to the tropical island of Jamaica have a wide range of cruise options from which to choose. Several of the major cruise lines offer short and long round-trip cruises of the Caribbean that include stops in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Cruises embark from ports on the mainland as well as from exotic places such as Barbados.

Royal Caribbean Five-Night Western Caribbean Cruise

Royal Caribbean offers a five-night Western Caribbean cruise that includes a stop in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The round-trip cruise embarks Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in the evening and spends the following day at sea. The ship, Navigator of the Seas, arrives in the port of Labadee, Haiti on the third day. After spending most of the day there, the cruise continues on to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, and spends a full day at the port. On day five, the Navigator of the Seas returns to sea and heads back to Fort Lauderdale. Passengers are treated to amenities such as a rock-climbing wall, in-line skating facility, day spa and fitness center, casino, youth facilities, full-size basketball court and numerous restaurants. Accommodation choices include standard interior cabins or outside cabins with ocean view, as well as balcony cabins and well-appointed deluxe suites.

Royal Caribbean
866-562-7625
royalcaribbean.com

The ship Sea Princess embarks from Barbados for a 14-day cruise, stopping at many of the Caribbean's well-known destinations, including Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The round-trip cruise arrives at Grenada on its second day and Scarborough, Trinidad on its third. Day four is spent at sea. Then it's on to Bonaire in the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba. After another day at sea, the Princess Cruises ship arrives at the Grand Cayman Islands. On the ninth day, the cruise stops in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Shore excursions in Ocho Rios include a tour of Dunn's River Falls and scenic drive to the White River Valley. The next day the ship returns to sea. Then stops in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, St. Kitts, Antigua and Dominica are scheduled before the cruise disembarks back in Barbados. The Sea Princess features nearly a dozen restaurants, several entertainment venues and recreational facilities such as sports courts, two spas with fitness center and a pool with hot two tubs. Accommodation options range from interior, ocean view obstructed and ocean view cabins to balcony, mini-suites and full-suites.

Princess Cruises
800-744-6237
princess.com

The cruise line Carnival offers a five-day round-trip cruise that embarks from Miami, Florida. Day one is spent at sea aboard the Carnival Destiny. The ship then arrives in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Onshore excursions and activities include ATV rides on the beach, parasailing and scuba diving. The cruise continues on the fourth day to Grand Cayman on the Cayman Islands. The following day is again spent at sea as the ship returns to Miami. On-board amenities include pools and waterslides, mini-golf course, casino, live entertainment, youth programs, beauty salon, fitness center with sauna and several restaurants. Accommodation options include interior and ocean view cabins, as well as more spacious balcony cabins and lavish suites.

Carnival
888-227-6482
carnival.com